Beginners Friendly Dive Trip
Mabul. Sipadan. Malaysia
SEAVENTURES DIVE RIG EXPERIENCE
Diver Requirements
- Open Water Divers: Dive into Mabul & Kapalai
- Advanced Open Water Only: For the legendary Sipadan dives
8th to 15th June 2025
Welcome to Sipadan
Dive Into One of Earth’s Wildest Adventures
This isn’t your ordinary dive trip. Sipadan is untamed, electric, and full of life. Picture vertical coral walls that drop into the blue abyss, swirling barracuda, reef sharks cruising effortlessly, and turtles gliding by as if showing you around.
With tightly controlled permits and marine park protection, every dive here feels exclusive. And when you’re staying on Seaventures Dive Rig—a converted oil platform floating above the reef—you’re just an elevator ride away from the action.
This is Sipadan: unfiltered, exhilarating, and unforgettable.
Where You’ll Be Diving
Sipadan Island
One of the world’s top five dive destinations. Expect adrenaline-pumping drift dives, massive schools of fish, bumphead parrotfish, sharks, and turtle encounters on nearly every dive.
Mabul Island
Welcome to macro heaven. Frogfish, ghost pipefish, flamboyant cuttlefish, and other rare critters make every inch of the reef worth inspecting.
Kapalai Reef
A beautiful blend of sandy slopes and artificial reefs. Perfect for chilled-out dives with surprising marine life and loads of photography opportunities.
Seaventures House Reef
Your personal playground beneath the rig. Dive in at your own pace—day or night—and uncover a world teeming with marine life right under your feet.
Sipadan Island
One of the world’s top five dive destinations. Expect adrenaline-pumping drift dives, massive schools of fish, bumphead parrotfish, sharks, and turtle encounters on nearly every dive.
Mabul Island
Welcome to macro heaven. Frogfish, ghost pipefish, flamboyant cuttlefish, and other rare critters make every inch of the reef worth inspecting.
Kapalai Reef
A beautiful blend of sandy slopes and artificial reefs. Perfect for chilled-out dives with surprising marine life and loads of photography opportunities.
Seaventures House Reef
Your personal playground beneath the rig. Dive in at your own pace—day or night—and uncover a world teeming with marine life right under your feet.
Itinerary
8th June
- Departure from Mumbai – 11:25 PM
9th June
- Arrival in Tawau – 5:30 PM
- Road transfer to Semporna
- Overnight stay in Semporna
10th June
- Boat ride to Seaventures Dive Rig – 10:00 AM
- 2 afternoon dives
- Overnight on the rig
11th June
- 3 dives (Sipadan or surrounding reefs)
- Sunset views from the deck
12th June
- 3 dives at new sites around the region
13th June
- 4 dives including 1 night dive (if certified)
14th June
- 2 morning dives
- Return to Semporna and road transfer to Tawau
- Overnight in Tawau
15th June
- Fly out of Tawau – 11:00 AM
- Arrive in Mumbai – 10:15 PM
What You’ll experience
Accomodation
Seaventures Dive Rig
Originally built as an oil platform, now transformed into a floating hotel right off Mabul Island, Seaventures offers panoramic views of the Celebes Sea and direct elevator access to the reef.
Why divers love it
- A one-of-a-kind diving base
- Always just steps away from the water
- Legendary house reef access
Life Onboard
- Air-conditioned twin-sharing rooms
- Daily buffet-style meals
- Spacious dive deck with rinse stations
- Dedicated camera room for underwater gear
- Bar, sundeck, and chill zones
- Complimentary WiFi for basic browsing and updates
Cost Breakdown
Standard Room (Twin Sharing): INR 1,19,000 + Taxes
Deluxe Room: Available on request. Ask us for upgrade options.
What’s Included
- 4N/5D at Seaventures Dive Rig (A/C Standard Room, twin-sharing)
- 3 meals daily + tea, coffee, and water
- Roundtrip transfers: Tawau – Semporna – Dive Rig
- ~14 dives, including 1 day at Sipadan (subject to permit)
- 1 night dive (certified divers only)
- Unlimited buddy dives on the house reef
- Tanks, weights, and belts
- Complimentary WiFi
What’s Not Included
- International flights & visa
- Dive gear rentals (BCD, fins, wetsuit, etc.)
- Sipadan permit fee (MYR 350 per diver/day)
- Sipadan entrance fee (MYR 100 per person/day)
- Dive computer (mandatory – rent or bring your own)
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, snacks
- Personal expenses, souvenirs, and tips
- Dive & travel insurance (mandatory)
Gear Rental
Let us know in advance to reserve gear.
Payment & Cancellation
Payment Terms
- 50% deposit to confirm
- Balance due by 10th May 2025
Cancellation Policy
- No refunds on cancellations or no-shows
- No refunds for missed dives/services
- All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable
Faqs
Yes, recommended. WiFi is available onboard, but limited.
Check-in: 2 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
- Arrival: Land – 7:30 AM | Boat – 10:00 AM
- Departure: Boat – 2:00 PM | Land – 3:00 PM
28°C to 30°C
Limited by the government. Issued first-come, first-served. We’ll do our best to secure yours.
Mumbai → Kuala Lumpur → Tawau → Semporna → Seaventures
Yes, rental gear is available. Check Gear Rental above.
Boat dives at Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai + night & house reef dives.
Absolutely. Let us know if you’d like to do Advanced or any specialties.
Yes. DAN or equivalent is required.
Yes, recommended. WiFi is available onboard, but limited.
Check-in: 2 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
- Arrival: Land – 7:30 AM | Boat – 10:00 AM
- Departure: Boat – 2:00 PM | Land – 3:00 PM
28°C to 30°C
Limited by the government. Issued first-come, first-served. We’ll do our best to secure yours.
Mumbai → Kuala Lumpur → Tawau → Semporna → Seaventures
Yes, rental gear is available. Check Gear Rental above.
Boat dives at Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai + night & house reef dives.
Absolutely. Let us know if you’d like to do Advanced or any specialties.
Yes. DAN or equivalent is required.